All Entries in the "Career Milestones" Category
Springsteen, DeNiro headline Kennedy Center honorees
The Kennedy Center has circulated its 2009 list of honorees whose careers have been identified as outstanding, which includes musical greats Bruce Springsteen and Dave Brubeck, actor Robert De Niro, writer-director Mel Brooks and famed opera singer Grace Bumbry.
A-Rod earns milestone, 2,500th career hit
Amidst a high-profile career that has included Hall of Fame predictions, MVP awards, $200 million contracts and prominent steroid allegations, New York Yankee’s third baseman Alex Rodriguez has notched his 2,5000th career hit.
‘Bolt of lightning’ shatters record in 100 meters
Jamaican Usain Bolt annihilated the world record in the 100 meters running a staggering 9.58 seconds, eclipsing the previous record by a whopping .11 seconds. This represented the largest improvement in this distance since electronic timing began in 1968.
Inc. Magazine Announces Top 500 in Revenue Growth
…and the winner is…National Capital Insurance, based in Miami Florida.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Credits Eunice Shriver for Political Career
The ‘Governator’ effusively praises his late mother-in-law Eunice Shriver for encouraging him to pursue a political career.
Vlad Hits No. 400, Joins Elite Company in Baseball History
Los Angeles Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero hit his 400th career home run last night, becoming only the sixth player in major league baseball history to hit 400 career home runs and maintain a lifetime batting average over .320.
After 50 Years of Serving Students with Disabilities, Lifetime School Administrator to Retire
In the wake of a 50 year career of tireless work in the field of education, Joseph Scime has announced his retirement as CEO of Summit School, Inc. – a K-12 facility focused on educating students with severe learning disabilities.
Obama Nominates Former Volunteer to Head Peace Corps
Career international development specialist Aaron Williams has been nominated to serve as director of the Peace Corps by President Barack Obama.
The Associated Press: Obama nominates new Peace Corps director
Like Teacher Like Student: Surgeon General Nominee Follows Mentor’s Footsteps
President Obama has nominated Regina Benjamin, a family physician from Alabama who gained acclaim through running successful health clinics in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, to be the next Surgeon General of the United States.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/07/13/obama_selects_alabama_doctor_a.html
